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Vulgar History: Tudors

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A feminist women's history comedy podcast. We look at history through a feminist lens, focusing on the women often removed from the narrative. This season is all about the Tudor era.

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Henry VIII stomped all over the Tudor era, and for a long time people thought he was a great guy. Some people knew he was not, like the six women unlucky enough to marry him. But in a post-Six world, Henry is now seen as the villain of this story.

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Margaret of Anjou was a prominent figure during England's Wars of the Roses, just before the Tudor Era. At the end of the Tudor Era, William Shakespeare wrote several plays about the Wars - and in these, we see Margaret progress from young Princess t... more

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The Tudors are the most famous royal family in English history (or at least, the most notorious). Where did they come from? The surname came from Wales; their claim to the throne came partly from France, and it was, frankly, a little dodgy, which is ... more

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The Tudors are the most famous dynasty in English history. Names like Anne Boleyn, Bloody Mary, and Henry VIII are still known today.

This season on Vulgar History, we'll spill the tea on the notorious Tudors.

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Recent Guests

Charles O'Malley
Dramaturg and co-author of Shakespeare's Margaret
Book: Shakespeare's Margaret, The Dramatic Life of a Warrior Queen
Episode: Shakespeare's Greatest Character, Margaret of Anjou
Scott W. Stern
Historian and co-author of Shakespeare's Margaret
Book: Shakespeare's Margaret, The Dramatic Life of a Warrior Queen
Episode: Shakespeare's Greatest Character, Margaret of Anjou
Meredith Constant
American history expert and co-host of Off With Their Headlines
Meredith Constant (solo work) and Off With Their Headlines
Episode: Remember Abigail Adams (with Meredith Constant)
Ruthie Lawless
Actress, Lucretia in Spartacus
Xena Warrior Princess cast
Episode: Introducing NeferTV: Spartacus Blood and Sand - season 1 episode 1 - The Red Serpent
John Hannah
Actor, plays Bodatus in Spartacus
The Mummy (actor)
Episode: Introducing NeferTV: Spartacus Blood and Sand - season 1 episode 1 - The Red Serpent
Craig Parker
Actor, plays Glaber in Spartacus
Reign (actor)
Episode: Introducing NeferTV: Spartacus Blood and Sand - season 1 episode 1 - The Red Serpent
Emma Southon
Author and historian
Author of Not Built In A Day (SERVICE in the UK) and History is Sexy
Episode: You Wouldn't Want To Be Enslaved In Ancient Rome! (with Emma Southon)
Valerie Fridland
Linguist and author of Why We Talk Funny, The Real Story Behind Our Accents
Author, University affiliation mentioned in episode
Episode: What Accent Did People Really Have in Shakespeare's Time?
Melanie Benjamin
Author of The Windsor Affair
Author
Episode: Wallis Simpson vs Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon

Host

Ann Foster
Host and creator focused on feminist history storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4k ratings
  • Sad

    I’m sad to have to change my review after listening to the Zelda Fitzgerald episode. The hero worship of a well known racist, confederate worshiping, n-word flying woman that carried her racism straight through WWII as a strong supporter of fascism is wildly disappointing. This pod is usually great at the intersectional part of feminism, but this was a HUGE miss. Odd that her trying to kill her daughter in a car crash wasn’t mentioned. Zelda and f Scott were equal parts terrible in a wildly toxi... more

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    ThatOneGall
    United States8 days ago
  • Love this!

    Just discovered this podcast from her appearance on betwixt the sheets and I love it! Super fun and interesting too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wezwee77
    United Kingdom10 days ago
  • Was hoping I'd found a new favourite history podcast but I couldn't even get past the first 7 minutes. I was already raising an eyebrow at having the phrase "well behaved women rarely make history" overexplained to me when a rundown of Caroline of Brunswick's origins turned the podcast into background noise. If you are interested in a feminist and funny history podcast that doesn't treat listeners like they're braindead I recommend Betwixt The Sheets.

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    natasha24
    12 days ago
  • Wonderful

    I absolutely love this podcast

    It’s so well researched, great topics, interesting guests and wonderfully quirky and charming

    Ann is an absolute legend

    My favourite show ♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    catriona kennard
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • This one is brilliant

    For the smart and interesting people with a sense of humor and obsession with an era

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amygoody
    United States3 months ago

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Guests consistently bring depth; host delivers clear, accessible context.
Fans praise the balance of scholarly detail and entertaining banter.
Some listeners note repetitive verbal habits; otherwise high engagement and research quality.
Broad appeal for fans of feminist historiography and witty storytelling.

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Talking Points

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Lady Caroline Lamb: Regency Era Manic Pixie Dream Girl
Q: How is her relationship with Byron framed in historical and literary contexts?
Their intense, short-lived affair became a defining symbol of the era's Romantic culture, amplified by public letters and theatrical confrontations, which also highlighted the double standards in how male and female indiscretions were perceived.
Lady Caroline Lamb: Regency Era Manic Pixie Dream Girl
Q: What role did her literary work play in shaping her legacy?
Glenarvon and her Byron parodies provided a public, literary counterpoint to her scandal; they allowed her to channel personal experiences into influential, widely read works that reshaped perceptions of Regency-era women writers.
Lady Caroline Lamb: Regency Era Manic Pixie Dream Girl
Q: How did Lady Caroline Lamb navigate the expectations of Regency society while pursuing her own desires?
She constantly pushed boundaries—through public flirtations, disguises, and literary ventures—while relying on supportive partners like William Lamb, whose political ascent offered some protection, though social scrutiny remained intense.
What If Anne Boleyn Sewed Her Head Back On?
Q: And what was the spark of the idea for this book?
Rebecca Lehmann explains that she wanted to reframe Anne Boleyn's story beyond the traditional portrayal, exploring a feminist retelling where Anne returns after her beheading and seeks revenge, while embedding historical research to ground the fantasy.
Was the Real Queen Charlotte Black? (Revisited)
Q: What is your historical expertise and how does it relate to Queen Charlotte's ancestry?
Newman explains her work on the monarchy's involvement in slavery and how Charlotte sits at the intersection of race, power, and public memory, underscoring the importance of examining how historical narratives are constructed.

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A feminist history show that signals its unique angle by foregrounding women often overlooked or misrepresented in traditional histories, with a focus on the Regency era. Episodes blend biography, social context, and playful banter to reframe familiar figures (duchesses, queens, spies, artists) through a modern lens, while inviting expert guests to deepen context and challenge myths. Noteworthy traits include a lively conversational style, strong emphasis on women's agency, and the use of humor to make dense history accessible to broad audiences. The format often features high-profile guests from academia, literature, and media, plus cross-podcast collaborations that expand perspectives on gender, power, and culture in historical settings.

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3. Meredith Constant
4. Ruthie Lawless
5. John Hannah
6. Craig Parker
7. Emma Southon
8. Valerie Fridland

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